Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,587, 30,880.50 and 6,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,587, 30,880.50 and 6,736 is: 10,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,587 : 30,880.50 = 6,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,587/30,880.50 = 6,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,587x = 30,880.50 × 6,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,587x = 208,011,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,011,048/20,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,104
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